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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,301.05, 52,838.17 and 22,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,301.05, 52,838.17 and 22,378.34 is: 30,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,301.05 : 52,838.17 = 22,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,301.05/52,838.17 = 22,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,301.05x = 52,838.17 × 22,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,301.05x = 1,182,430,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,430,213.10/38,301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,872.01

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